tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post1971908442027073437..comments2024-03-17T07:10:58.656-04:00Comments on Tales and Trails: A deep field at the Old Dominion 100Neal Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-8927922241575764832011-05-29T13:08:46.724-04:002011-05-29T13:08:46.724-04:0071 runners should be at the OD 100 starting line i...71 runners should be at the OD 100 starting line in 6 days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-84159410983291201292011-05-25T15:50:34.700-04:002011-05-25T15:50:34.700-04:00Jay just ran well @MMT 100 and is a steady 22-23 h...Jay just ran well @MMT 100 and is a steady 22-23 hr runner @OD 100!<br /><br />John SpannuthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-11719045377605243292011-05-24T18:47:04.793-04:002011-05-24T18:47:04.793-04:00Jay Finkle will be going for his 7th OD Silver Buc...Jay Finkle will be going for his 7th OD Silver Buckle and I'll be trying to whip myself back into shape after a long winter rest.<br /><br />Dave Yeakel Jr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-10923667365714574412011-05-23T22:55:12.592-04:002011-05-23T22:55:12.592-04:00I pretty much just did the same:) I mean, asked to...I pretty much just did the same:) I mean, asked to join us for the fun that is.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-53959851616259277032011-05-23T21:47:04.686-04:002011-05-23T21:47:04.686-04:00Eric- good stuff. Look forward to meeting you. By ...Eric- good stuff. Look forward to meeting you. By the way, how can we convince a certain mutual friend of ours- first name begins with the letter J, last name begins with an R- to finally commit jump on the OD train?<br /><br />John- kick ass. 22hrs would be solid. Look forward to meeting you as well. <br /><br />Attention anyone and everyone else: if you want to run and haven't already submitted (snail mail) your registration be sure to send it in immediately. Ray Waldron (RD, olddominionrun@gmail.com) said entries must be posted marked by May 26th- this Thursday.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-39168351674349444642011-05-23T21:32:52.228-04:002011-05-23T21:32:52.228-04:00Neal,
I have no where the ability of you and some ...Neal,<br />I have no where the ability of you and some the above crew,nor the time to run more than 40-50 mile weeks, however I will be back and hope to run 22H, so if anyone is looking for that time we will see you on the course. Even better I talked my buddy into running his 1st 100 at age 57!<br /><br />John SpannuthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-34267833337998385042011-05-23T21:09:11.897-04:002011-05-23T21:09:11.897-04:00I'll be there, Neal. Good work creating a buzz...I'll be there, Neal. Good work creating a buzz! One reason I chose OD was in hopes that this race continues to gain in stature.Eric Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815195014020975781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-29931788273308911522011-05-22T11:22:40.387-04:002011-05-22T11:22:40.387-04:00Natalie, thanks. I guess I am checking in a bag:)Natalie, thanks. I guess I am checking in a bag:)Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-90217954947078752962011-05-21T16:57:39.153-04:002011-05-21T16:57:39.153-04:00Jason, Bobby is a man of many talents, including a...Jason, Bobby is a man of many talents, including all things digital. Race day tweets? Who knows!<br />Sabrina, bummer! See you at a WUS this summer.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-79779141135875506492011-05-21T12:55:59.610-04:002011-05-21T12:55:59.610-04:00I'M OUT. I have to go to a wedding. :( Oh,...I'M OUT. I have to go to a wedding. :( Oh, bahhh.Sabrina Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137384698648140398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-9289156097727202172011-05-21T11:57:43.635-04:002011-05-21T11:57:43.635-04:00Ha. I'm getting my info from a combo of faceb...Ha. I'm getting my info from a combo of facebook and twitter. I put the question out there of who's running, and folks have been responding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-42443026992382412882011-05-21T11:19:10.447-04:002011-05-21T11:19:10.447-04:00I want twitter feeds.I want twitter feeds.Jason L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08166038957974834578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-43973168845652983462011-05-20T23:27:01.520-04:002011-05-20T23:27:01.520-04:00Jeremy Pade is confirmed.Jeremy Pade is confirmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-33071688815401036012011-05-20T22:05:54.271-04:002011-05-20T22:05:54.271-04:00Sorry as an aid station captain last year, and nev...Sorry as an aid station captain last year, and never to return, there will definitely be no gels unless the aid station captains bring them themselves and as they do not have a budget and most are not runners you can guess. Anyway good luck and enjoy the course.<br /><br />NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-92196756967767265452011-05-20T21:34:39.370-04:002011-05-20T21:34:39.370-04:00Dave Ploskonka and Dave Snipes are both in.Dave Ploskonka and Dave Snipes are both in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-91130905973552024792011-05-20T17:53:32.445-04:002011-05-20T17:53:32.445-04:00Nipple boy likes. Come on out, Jeremy! OD will f...Nipple boy likes. Come on out, Jeremy! OD will feel like a barefoot walk on a shag carpet after Massanutten.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-63619379396984170662011-05-20T14:45:33.497-04:002011-05-20T14:45:33.497-04:00Olga - I don't recall seeing gels at aid stati...Olga - I don't recall seeing gels at aid stations last year.<br /><br />Nipple boy - I'm hearing that Jeremy Pade is leaning towards running now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-27330318600855522012011-05-20T13:23:36.817-04:002011-05-20T13:23:36.817-04:00I do plan to bring my own, just kind of hoped I do...I do plan to bring my own, just kind of hoped I don't need to have as many as I need:)<br />Say hi before dashing at the start!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-1342284285157221672011-05-20T13:18:34.781-04:002011-05-20T13:18:34.781-04:00Olga, I have no clue. I can't remember. Sorr...Olga, I have no clue. I can't remember. Sorry. You running OD? If so, very cool! And if so, I guess plan to have your own gels. I will be for sure.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-21430710985211744852011-05-20T13:11:14.689-04:002011-05-20T13:11:14.689-04:00Neail, any idea (I guess you should from 2 years b...Neail, any idea (I guess you should from 2 years before) if AS's will carry gels at some? Thanks, and good luck.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-72911772915005274982011-05-20T11:13:24.924-04:002011-05-20T11:13:24.924-04:00I ran the first third at around 15hr pace last yea...I ran the first third at around 15hr pace last year, and although most of the aid stations were surprised to see me, they at least had their stuff set out. If anything, give the RD a heads up at the pre-race briefing on the pace that you expect to be setting up front.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-914473438399427632011-05-20T08:59:16.992-04:002011-05-20T08:59:16.992-04:00Jon-the thought never crossed my mind. I have no ...Jon-the thought never crossed my mind. I have no idea what the CR is and I don't care to know. If I have to I'll drink from creeks when I find them.<br />Jason-you can call me Reed. Mr. Reed. We'll miss you!<br />Karsten-looking forward to meeting you. I am not an odds man. Gambling has never been my thing. The point of this post is simply to highlight the apparent inventory of strong running peeps who help make this summer's OD special.<br />Bobby-wish you were running, hommie!Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-83809674684599238042011-05-20T08:33:03.628-04:002011-05-20T08:33:03.628-04:00The mind games are starting early! Look at all th...The mind games are starting early! Look at all the speedsters chiming in trying to sell themselves short or trick folks into thinking they'll be a no-show. Smooth move, fellas.<br /><br />Just talked to Ruttum and it looks like he will NOT be coming back to defend his title. He just won McNaughton 2 weeks ago and is focusing on UTMB for his summer plans. Looks like it's anyone's game...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-46163988454804373042011-05-19T21:30:52.794-04:002011-05-19T21:30:52.794-04:00At the risk of fouling the Vegas odds, I would urg...At the risk of fouling the Vegas odds, I would urge bettors to avoid placing any money on me at Old Dominion. I am a poor all-day runner and should wind up squarely mid-pack, assuming I finish. But I can pretty much guarantee that I won't get lost.<br /><br />See ya in a couple weeks!Karstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083581609579024167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332822485877032007.post-7359525163181899982011-05-19T20:32:04.289-04:002011-05-19T20:32:04.289-04:00Gorman, you will need to get 2nd at least 14 or 15...Gorman, you will need to get 2nd at least 14 or 15 more time before you have the honor of the name "Chris Reed" bestowed upon you. <br /><br /> You can take me off the list of maybes, I think there is at least one person that would put my head on a chopping block if I went to VA for another race this spring. <br /><br />As well I think I have to work that weekend...but mostly I'm a giant pussy. However, my recovery from MMT is great...better than any 100 previously.<br /><br />I am rather jealous of the fun that will be had...Id love to OD with you guys.Jason L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08166038957974834578noreply@blogger.com